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The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ANC headphones get a substantial 56% discount on Amazon. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Well-reviewed Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ANC headphones drop to a near-record low after $250 discount

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones offer high-resolution sound, long battery life, and adaptive ANC with a comfortable design. They are now near a record low on Amazon after a 56-percent discount for a savings of $250.

David Chien, 30 Oct 2025 21:47

The iPad Pro could be easy to repair, but it's anything but simple to remove the screen (Image source: iFixit)

Apple iPad Pro M5 faces iFixit's teardown

With prices of up to $2,599, the latest Apple iPad Pro is one of the most expensive tablets on the market. The repair experts at iFixit have now published their teardown video that shows how easy or difficult it is to replace the ...

Hannes Brecher, 30 Oct 2025 21:44

Xbox Game Pass banner is shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Report shows new Xbox Game Pass subscriptions declined even before price increase

Antenna data confirms that Game Pass sign-ups have declined since August 2024. Highly-rated Xbox Game Pass games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 resulted in a temporary influx of new memberships. Still, an investment adviser argu...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Oct 2025 21:17

Affinity Designer becomes the vector interface of the new Affinity app (Image source: Canva)

Affinity Photo, Designer and Publisher replaced by free app

With Affinity Photo, Designer and Publisher, the Canva subsidiary Serif Labs offered popular alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. The company is now merging all three apps and offers the new software for free...

Hannes Brecher, 30 Oct 2025 20:57

The Casio G-Shock GW5000U-1 model (Image source: Casio)

Cult-classic G-Shock GW-5000U-1 returns to Casio US and Japan, putting rumored discontinuation in doubt

After months of rumors about its demise, the legendary G-Shock GW-5000U-1 is back in stock at Casio’s official US and Japan stores, a welcome surprise for collectors of the brand’s most iconic digital watch.

David Odejide, 30 Oct 2025 20:41

Screenshot from the GTA 6 trailer. (Image source: Rockstar Games on YouTube)

The story of GTA 6 could begin with a catastrophe

Officially scheduled to release on May 26, 2026, there are currently many rumors circulating about the story of GTA 6. And one of them suggests that a catastrophe could occur right at the start of the game.

Alexis Stegmann, 30 Oct 2025 20:38

The Realme GT 8 Pro could soon launch in Europe and other markets (Image source: Realme)

Realme GT 8 Pro: Ricoh camera flagship phone confirmed to launch globally in November

The first flagship smartphone with a Ricoh GR camera could soon arrive in more markets, because Realme has confirmed that the global launch is planned for November. The Realme GT 8 Pro offers a 200MP telephoto camera and rather un...

Hannes Brecher, 30 Oct 2025 20:35

Realme C85 Pro in purple (Image Source: LVN Rv on YouTube)

Realme C85 Pro hands-on video reveals design and colour options ahead of launch

New leaks, including a hands-on video, confirm several key specifications for the upcoming Realme C85 Pro. The device is shown to have a 7,000mAh battery and an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. The video also reveals its...

Antony Muchiri, 30 Oct 2025 20:10

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is available in 3 color variants. Cosmic Orange is by far the most striking. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

More performance at the expense of design: Verdict on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple's new Pro iPhones feature a striking design with a large camera bump. Aluminum has been revived as the casing material, which may not appeal to everyone, but it does have many advantages, including significantly longer batte...

Manuel Masiero, 30 Oct 2025 20:04

The Alldocube iPlay 70 has arrived in stores. (Image source: Alldocube)

Affordable iPlay 70 tablet with 4G, Wi-Fi 6 and Android 15 even cheaper at launch

The iPlay 70 is an affordable tablet that features fast (mobile) internet access with 4G and Wi-Fi 6. The entry-level model is even cheaper at launch.

Marcus Schwarten, 30 Oct 2025 20:02

Animal Crossing: New Horizons will receive an upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2 in January. (Image source: Nintendo)

Animal Crossing: New Horizons receives a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with graphics upgrade and new features

After more than five years, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a massive update to version 3.0. This introduces numerous new features and optimizes the game for the Nintendo Switch 2, with Nintendo promising more than just g...

Hannes Brecher, 30 Oct 2025 19:59

A squad in Helldivers 2. (Image Source: Arrowhead)

Helldivers 2 Director admits they focused "too much on making new content" and not enough on fixing issues

In a recent Q&A session, Helldivers 2’s Game Director Mikael Eriksson admitted the team focused more on making new content than fixing existing issues. But now, the team plans to develop the game in a more responsible way to avoid...

Abdul Haddi, 30 Oct 2025 19:53

TCL's latest mini-LED monitor is pretty wallet-friendly (Image source: TCL)

TCL 25G64: 25-inch mini-LED monitor with 300Hz is very affordable

The TCL 25G64 is a new gaming monitor that comes with a mini-LED backlight and a fairly low price tag. The budget-friendly screen has the usual 1080p resolution but a high refresh rate of 300Hz.

Silvio Werner, 30 Oct 2025 19:38

A pair of SK hynix chips (Image source: Sk hynix)

SK hynix sells out its DRAM, NAND, and HBM chip supply to Nvidia through 2026 as AI demand outpaces Samsung and Micron's capacity

SK Hynix has confirmed that all DRAM, NAND, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production through 2026 has been sold out, much of it to Nvidia for its AI accelerators. The South Korean chipmaker’s dominance in HBM technology and reco...

David Odejide, 30 Oct 2025 19:32

Samsung Internet for PC (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung’s Internet browser finally lands on PCs

Samsung has launched its Internet browser for Windows PCs, over a decade after its mobile debut. The beta version, arriving on October 30, will initially be available in the U.S. and Korea for developers only. It includes Smart an...

Antony Muchiri, 30 Oct 2025 19:03

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei could once again beat Samsung as leak hints at first dual 200 MP camera phone

A new leak has suggested that Huawei is working on a dual 200 MP camera smartphone. This is expected to be the Pura 90 Ultra, but there is very little additional information available for that phone, as of yet.

Vineet Washington, 30 Oct 2025 18:49

The Vivo X300 costs €1,049 in the EU. Pictured: a promo picture of the phone. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 goes global with 200 MP Zeiss camera and downgraded battery

The Vivo X300 launched in China as one of the first phones powered by the Dimensity 9500. It has now officially landed outside China, and in the EU, it comes with a downgraded battery but with the same flagship camera setup.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Oct 2025 18:30

The Vivo X300 Pro costs €1,399 in the EU, while the telephoto extender costs €399. Pictured: the back of the phone. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Vivo X300 Pro launches globally with pro-grade camera and telephoto extender kit

The Vivo X300 Pro is now officially available outside the Chinese market. In the EU, this Dimensity 9500 camera flagship phone costs €1,399, and the brand has also brought the photography kit outside China.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Oct 2025 18:30

The Omega Speedmaster Milano Cortina 2026 features a varnished white dial (Image source: Omega)

Omega unveils new Speedmaster Milano Cortina 2026 Special Edition with stainless steel case

As the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 begins, Omega, the luxury watchmaker, has introduced an all-new winter-themed Speedmaster special edition forged in celebration of this milestone. The Speedm...

Abhinav Fating, 30 Oct 2025 18:20

Deal | Epic Games finishes up October 2025 with final giveaway for Android and iOS gamers

Epic Games is now giving away a new game for Android and iOS gamers to celebrate Halloween. Available to download now for free, Bendy and the Ink Machine comes highly rated on both Android and iOS.

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2025 18:15

The GTBox T1 comes in a single colour option with an adjustable LED light ring. (Image source: GTBox)

GTBox T1: New Apple HomePod lookalike launches with Radeon 780M iGPU, stereo speakers and eGPU support

The GTBox T1 is an unusual-looking device that looks more like a HomePod than a mini-PC. Now available globally, the GTBox T1 combines an AMD Zen 4 APU with 32 GB of RAM and USB 4 eGPU expansion, among other hardware.

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2025 17:48

Image from Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. (Image source: Steam)

Amazon confirms that the development of Tomb Raider continues, despite the recent layoffs

After the layoffs that took place at Amazon, many players were worried about the upcoming Tomb Raider game. But it seems that it is still in development.

Alexis Stegmann, 30 Oct 2025 17:48

Intel Panther Lake doesn't impress in a leaked CPU benchmark (Image source: Intel)

Benchmark leak: Intel Core Ultra X7 358H slower than Core Ultra 7 255H but iGPU impresses

Intel Panther Lake doesn’t look good in a new benchmark leak, because the CPU runs even slower than its Arrow Lake-H counterpart. A much faster iGPU and possibly better efficiency could still make Panther Lake worth a look.

Hannes Brecher, 30 Oct 2025 17:46

Amazfit is rolling out a fix for a bug linked to Daylight Saving Time. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit fixes health and weather related problems in new update

Amazfit wearables are receiving bug fixes for issues linked to heart rate metrics and weather forecasts. Both of these problems are said to be a result of the recent move from Daylight Saving Time to standard time in Europe. While...

Polly Allcock, 30 Oct 2025 17:36

Updated GTA 6 homepage showing Jason and Lucia. (Image source: Rockstar)

GTA 6 Trailer 3 could be around the corner as Rockstar updates homepage

Another fan theory has suggested that the next trailer for GTA 6 could release in early November. This time, it is believed to be before the alleged investor call, but this is all just speculation.

Vineet Washington, 30 Oct 2025 17:36

Xiaomi’s 20000mAh 165W Power Bank with Built-in Cable (pictured) has arrived in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches new 20K 165W power bank with integrated cable

Xiaomi has released a new accessory in China: the 20000mAh 165W Power Bank with Built-in Cable. The model can be used to charge two devices simultaneously via the integrated cable and a USB-C port. Other features include support f...

Polly Allcock, 30 Oct 2025 17:31

Epic Games Store announces new November 2025 game giveaway worth over $100

Two horror free games are now available on Epic Games Store. Besides making these freebies go live, the platform has also revealed the game giveaway set to be available from November 06, 2025, and it's valued at over $100.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Oct 2025 17:25

Orico will unveil its first laptop on November 1. (Image source: Orico - edited)

Orico's first laptop promises a better port selection than many existing 13-inch and 14-inch notebooks

Orico has confirmed that its first laptop is also on the way. A lightweight and compact model by the looks of things, Orico has not held back when it comes to including several ports missing from most modern 13-inch and 14-inch la...

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2025 17:03

More Nintendo Switch 2 games may use Game-Key Cards after hopes for cheaper cartridges fade

After a setback for a cartridge manufacturer, Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards look poised to dominate. Macronix has been unable to develop a more affordable solution for physical releases. Switch 2 games increasingly rely on Game...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Oct 2025 16:54

The X300 and X300 Pro will support Vivo's Telephoto Converter Kit. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro EU release details accidentally revealed hours before official launch

Vivo has accidentally let slip various EU release details for its new X300 and X300 Pro flagships. While the pair will retail for more than their Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro counterparts, Vivo plans to deliver launch discounts ap...

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2025 16:37

Review of the Xiaomi 17 Pro. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Verdict on the Xiaomi 17 Pro: Just how useful is the secondary display?

In our Xiaomi 17 Pro review, we take a closer look at the small OLED screen and the Leica cameras, explore what this feature offers in everyday use, and compare the strengths of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 alternative to the Appl...

Marcus Herbrich, 30 Oct 2025 16:34

A range of triple A titles are hitting Playstation Plus in time for Halloween (Image Source: Playstation Blog)

PlayStation Plus reveals access to some of the best horror games of all time, ready for Halloween

Sony has revealed a whole range of horror games for PlayStation Plus just in time for Halloween, including a number of premium titles, like the highly regarded Silent Hill 2 remake.

David Devey, 30 Oct 2025 16:27

Philips Hue’s Flux Ultra-bright strip light (pictured) is now available in some European countries. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue Flux Ultra-bright strip light now available

Philips Hue has released another product in Europe: the Flux Ultra-bright strip light. A 5 m long version of the product is now available in several countries, with two more lengths on the way. It is more than twice as bright as t...

Polly Allcock, 30 Oct 2025 16:26

Xiaomi’s Vacuum Cleaner G30 Max (pictured) will launch globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi G30 Max cordless vacuum with smart dirt detection on the way

The Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner G30 Max is coming to markets worldwide. Appearing in a listing on the brand’s global website, this cordless vacuum is described as powerful and comes with a range of attachments. Plus, there is an integra...

Polly Allcock, 30 Oct 2025 16:22

Laptops may have longer runtimes in the future thanks to display optimizations. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Intel aims to extend laptop battery life through 1 Hz displays, variable refresh rate and SmartPower HDR

Intel plans to extend battery life of laptops with three new technologies in collaboration with panel manufacturer BOE. At least two of the planned improvements are already familiar from smartphones, most notably the option of red...

Hannes Brecher, 30 Oct 2025 16:18

Sandmarc's latest lens doubles the focal length of the iPhone 17 Pro's telephoto camera. (Image source: Sandmarc)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro gets a 200mm telephoto camera thanks to Sandmarc Tetraprism lens

With the Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro offering an optional telephoto lens, Sandmarc provides an alternative for iPhone users. The manufacturer's tetraprism lens can double the focal length of the iPhone 17 Pro (Max) telephot...

Hannes Brecher, 30 Oct 2025 16:08

GPD offers the Win 5 in a single black colour option. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win 5 exceeds 400x goal milestone in crowdfunding campaign for first AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld

The GPD Win 5 crowdfunding campaign has now ended. In the process, the company claims to have surpassed its modest campaign goal by more than 400x with over $1 million in Win 5 orders.

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2025 16:02

The two new Pocket 6 designs that Retroid has now presented. (Image source: Retroid - edited)

Retroid Pocket 6 gaming handheld returns in two new designs following launch day debacle

Retroid has quickly turned around a redesigned Retroid Pocket 6 following negative fan reaction about the handheld's original looks. Now presented in two designs, Retroid claims to have made various changes that should improve erg...

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2025 15:34

Citizen's Promaster Blue Impulse Limited Edition watches (CA4665-59L pictured) will launch in Japan. (Image source: Citizen)

Limited edition Citizen Promaster watches with Eco-Drive on the way

Two Citizen Promaster Blue Impulse Limited Edition watches, the CA4661-09A and the CA4665-59L, are about to launch in Japan. Inspired by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's acrobatic flying team, these timepieces have a blue and si...

Polly Allcock, 30 Oct 2025 15:24

Toyota’s new Corolla Concept (pictured) was recently unveiled. (Image source: Toyota)

Toyota unveils new Corolla Concept with plans for BEV and FCEV powertrains

A new Toyota Corolla Concept was recently revealed at an event in Japan. This next-generation vehicle has a refreshed design, with angular headlights and an unusual interior. Plus, the company has announced plans to release both b...

Polly Allcock, 30 Oct 2025 15:19

Alldocube Ultra Pad (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Alldocube Ultra Pad: The tablet with a huge battery wastes its potential

The affordable Alldocube Ultra Pad not only features a large IPS display, but also a powerful 15,000 mAh battery. But this is precisely where the problem lies, because despite very good battery life, more could have been possible....

Daniel Schmidt, 30 Oct 2025 15:12

Moza AB6 base (top), MHG Flightstick (bottom left), and MTQ Throttle Quadrant (bottom right). (Image source: Moza, edited)

Moza launches new budget-friendly flight sim gear including 6 Nm base, HOTAS

Moza has expanded its flight sim portfolio with three budget offerings. These include the AB6 base, the MHG Flightstick, and the MTQ Throttle Quadrant.

Vineet Washington, 30 Oct 2025 15:00

Spartan Survivors was released as a free-to-play title on Steam on October 28. (Image source: Steam)

Free-to-play fan project combines Vampire Survivors with Halo – 91% positive reviews shortly after release

An unofficial fan project that blends the gameplay of Vampire Survivors with the world of Halo has taken off quickly – just two days after launch, Spartan Survivors has already earned a 91% positive rating on Steam. The game is co...

Marius Müller, 30 Oct 2025 14:56

19 Gbps wireless speeds and up to 31 Gbps wired speeds. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus reveals ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI gaming router with built-in AI processor and 32 GB storage for Docker apps

The ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI is the world’s first router that features a built-in AI processor, delivering next-level intelligence and automation to any network. Wireless speeds reach 19 Gbps and total wired bandwidth is 31 Gbps....

Bogdan Solca, 30 Oct 2025 14:52

Netflix plans to introduce live content featuring active audience interaction. (Image source: TechCrunch / edited)

Netflix 2.0: Platform teases game-changing update – interactivity takes center stage

Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone has announced that the streaming service will become more interactive. In addition to introducing formats that allow viewers to actively participate, Netflix is also planning a major overhaul of its use...

Marius Müller, 30 Oct 2025 14:37

The DJI Neo 2 contains various upgrades over last year's DJI Neo. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Neo 2 launches with LiDAR, 4K/60 FPS video support and other upgrades before global release

DJI has now launched the Neo 2, a new compact drone that replaces the existing DJI Neo. Arriving with LiDAR and camera upgrades, the Neo 2 also supports GPS navigation and other upgrades from the Neo.

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2025 14:35

The demo version of DinoBlade was released on Steam on October 28. (Image source: Steam)

Massive dinos and even bigger blades: Soulslike demo skyrockets past 300 reviews (98% positive) in just two days

Mix towering dinosaurs with massive swords and a dash of Souls-like gameplay, and you get DinoBlade. This action RPG recently released a free demo on Steam, which has so far been met with overwhelmingly positive feedback from play...

Marius Müller, 30 Oct 2025 14:27

A large LED wall in the Intel Experience Store in Munich (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Notebookcheck on site | New premium technology on display: Intel opens five pop-up Intel Experiences stores around the world with laptops from Lenovo, HP, Dell and more

High-tech accessible: Intel has announced five new stores around the world where end customers can experience the latest premium laptops from Dell, HP, Lenovo and Co. up close - all with the latest Intel processors, of course. One...

Benjamin Herzig, 30 Oct 2025 14:21

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